That said, the 54-year-old singer appreciates 'Ye and the controversy that comes with outspokenness and questionable lyrics. Because, as Melissa told E! News exclusively at Primary Wave's 10th Anniversary and Candy Crush Jelly Saga event, "I think he is crazy but really genius."

"I say that in the best way," she clarified. "These are the days for an artist—this is an artist's time. If you can really brand your self and get yourself out there and represent and be a cool person in your artistry you can really do something about it!"

That may well be true, but it doesn't mean Yeezy has the keys to the kingdom, as they say. As Kanye attempted to explain in a Twitter rant Monday, he's "personally rich" but still needs investors (cc: Mark Zuckerberg!) and "access to more money in order to bring more beautiful ideas to the world."

As 'Ye put it, "No matter what level you're at in life there is still a struggle."